As
X Factor contestants
Cher Lloyd and
Katie Waissel spark fears that they can’t handle the pressures facing them on the show, chart topper Alexis Jordan talks about how being in the spotlight at a young age can be ‘difficult.’

The singer, who shot to fame in America’s Got Talent when she was just 14-years-old, knows all about handling the strain of fame at a young age.

There has been much speculation over some of the younger X Factor contestants ability to cope with the fast-track to stardom over the past few weeks, with reports of strops and metldowns from Katie, 24, while 17-year-old Cher has been described as ‘fragile’ .

Speaking toMetro.co.uk, Alexis was able to relate to the turmoil Cher and Katie – who are both in Cheryl Cole ‘s girls category – are going through.

‘The pressure is very high. its difficult to be on a show like that [X Factor] and be so young,’ Jordan said.

‘I was very nervous but you can’t let the audience or the judges see that or your performance becomes a little mediocre, so you have to learn how to hide it.’

Drama Queen: Katie Waissel

Fragile: Cher Lloyd

The singer, who recently went backstage at The X Factor, also spilled the beans on which contestant she is backing.

She said: ‘My favourite act is One Direction. When they want on stage it was incredible, their swag and the way they carried themselves was flawless.’